The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lavon Lake
Collin County, Texas · 21,400 acres (33.4 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lavon Lake
In Collin County, Texas, Lavon Lake covers 21,400 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Lavon Dam on the East Fork Trinity River. Lavon Lake, completed in 1953 and enlarged in 1974, is noted for its crappie fishing, especially in winter and spring.
It stretches about 9 miles end to end with roughly 62 miles of shoreline. At about 490 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. It reaches about 59 ft at its deepest. Saint Paul is on the shore. The closest city is McKinney, about 7 miles away.
- Size
- 21,400 acres (33.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 59 ft
- Shoreline
- About 62 miles
- End to end
- About 9 miles
- Elevation
- About 490 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Lavon Dam, East Fork Trinity River
- County
- Collin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lavon Lake
Lavon Lake holds largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. With the surface at 71°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lavon Lake
- Saint Paulon the shore
- Lavonabout 1.1 mi south
- Lucasabout 1.5 mi west
- Wylieabout 1.6 mi southwest
- McKinneynearest city, about 7 mi northwest
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Questions about Lavon Lake
What fish are in Lavon Lake?
Lavon Lake holds largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lavon Lake?
About 59 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lavon Lake?
21,400 acres, with about 62 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lavon Lake?
Saint Paul is on the shore; Lavon is about 1.1 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lavon Lake today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lavon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
